Maine § 20-A §1251 Board of directors

Maine Statutes

§ 20-A §1251 — Board of directors

Maine § 20-A §1251

Title 20-AEDUCATION

Part 2SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Ch. 103SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICTS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 20-A, § 20-A §1251 (2026).

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Provisions for a board of directors shall be as follows.

1.Size. The size shall be determined by the joint meeting under section 1203 or by the reapportionment committee under section 1255, but shall not be less than 5. It shall include at least one director from each municipality or subdistrict.

2.Term of office. In municipalities with annual elections, directors shall serve a 3-year term. In municipalities with biennial elections, directors shall serve a 4-year term. A director shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified.

3.Terms of office under district formation. The newly elected directors under a district formation or reapportionment plan shall meet and draw lots for the length of term specified as follows.

4.Compensation. Compensation for attendance at a school board

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Provisions for a board of directors shall be as follows.
1.
Size.
The size shall be determined by the joint meeting under section 1203 or by the reapportionment committee under section 1255, but shall not be less than 5. It shall include at least one director from each municipality or subdistrict.
2.
Term of office.
In municipalities with annual elections, directors shall serve a 3-year term. In municipalities with biennial elections, directors shall serve a 4-year term. A director shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified.
3.
Terms of office under district formation.
The newly elected directors under a district formation or reapportionment plan shall meet and draw lots for the length of term specified as follows.
4.
Compensation.
Compensation for attendance at a school board meeting shall be between $10 and $25 per meeting. Whenever the directors recommend to increase their compensation, they shall submit their recommendation to the district voters for approval.
5.
Secretary and treasurer.
The superintendent shall serve as secretary and treasurer of the school board and shall give a bond to the district of a sum and with the sureties as the school board shall determine. The bond shall be deposited with the chairman. The expense of that bond shall be paid by the district. The bond premium, compensation paid directors for attendance at meetings and expenses of the district shall be paid from funds of the district by the treasurer on vouchers presented and certified by the superintendent and approved by a majority of the school board or a finance committee duly elected annually by that board.
6.
Oath of office.
Before their first meeting, newly elected directors must take the following oath or affirmation before a dedimus justice or notary public.
7.
Election of officers.
The board of directors shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman and other officers as may be necessary.